Triple-Digit Temperatures Continue in Some Parts of the Southland

An excessive heat warning remains in effect through Sunday evening in the Santa Clarita Valley, the Antelope Valley and the foothills, where triple-digit temperatures are expected to continue through the Fourth of July weekend with forecasters warning of “dangerously hot” conditions. Temperatures in those areas will remain in the 100- to 112-degree range on Sunday, […]

Boy, 17 Goes Missing in Palmdale

The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Sunday circulated a photo of a 17-year-old boy who went missing in Palmdale, authorities said. Eduardo Alvarez was last seen about 4 p.m. Saturday in the 37400 block of Silk Tree Lane, the Sheriff’s Information Bureau reported. Alvarez was described as a 5-foot, 6-inch tall Latino boy weighing 130 […]

Two Suspects Still At Large Following Pursuit That Ended in LA’s Little Tokyo

The search is continuing Sunday for two armed suspects who sprinted through a busy Little Tokyo marketplace at the end of a pursuit with Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies that resulted in two car crashes. Two other suspects were detained at the scene, authorities said. The sheriff’s department became involved in the pursuit at 5:30 […]

Palm Desert to Begin Independence Day Road Closures

The city of Palm Desert Sunday will begin its Independence Day road closures surrounding the Civic Center Park. San Pablo Avenue will close at 5 p.m. Sunday between the College of the Desert roundabout and Magnesia Falls Drive to vehicles, bikes and pedestrians. It will extend to Fred Waring Drive at 4 p.m. Tuesday. Drivers […]

Early Morning 3.8 Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Greater Los Angeles

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake was reported Sunday morning about 13.5 miles south of Malibu, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The 2:29 a.m. temblor was initially reported with a 4.1 magnitude but was later downgraded. No major damage has been reported. Southland residents on social media have reported feeling the jolt, especially in Malibu, Santa […]

More Than 300 Pounds of Fireworks Collected During Buyback in Mission Hills

More than 300 pounds of fireworks were collected during an anonymous buyback event at Brand Park in Mission Hills, police said. “Today, LAPD participated in the Fireworks Buyback, an event tailored to keep the community safe from illegal fireworks for the 4th of July, the Los Angeles Police Department tweeted Saturday. “The event resulted in […]

No Tickets Sold With All Six Powerball Lottery Numbers

There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest drawing of the multi-state Powerball lottery and the estimated jackpot for Monday’s drawing is $522 million. There were also no tickets sold with five numbers, but missing the Powerball number, the Multi-State Lottery Association, which conducts the game, announced. The numbers drawn Saturday […]

Bass Set To Be In New Orleans for Mayoral Roundtable Discussion

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass is scheduled to be among four Black mayors participating in a roundtable discussion at the Essence Festival of Culture Sunday in New Orleans. New York City Mayor Eric Adams, Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb and Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens are set to join Bass for what organizers describe as a discussion […]

Two Ejected in Solo Vehicle Crash on Mulholland Drive in Beverly Crest

Two people were ejected and another three were also injured when a vehicle crashed on Mulholland Drive in the Beverly Crest area of Los Angeles Saturday. The crash was reported just before 6 p.m. in the 13100 block of West Mulholland Drive, near Beverly Park Drive, said the Los Angeles Fire Department’s Brian Humphrey. Three […]

Six Commercial Airline Crew Members Sickened Upon Landing at LAX

Two pilots and four flight attendants from a commercial passenger jet complained of headaches Saturday evening after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport. The six crew members stood on a jetway when firefighters arrived at 6:57 p.m. at Terminal 2, complaining of headaches after noticing an odor they believed might have been aircraft exhaust, said […]

One Year Ago Today (July 2, 2022)…Suit Alleges School District Ignored Complaints of Teacher’s Sex Abuse

One Year Ago Today (July 2, 2022)…The mother of a girl who was 11 years old when she was allegedly sexually abused by a teacher in 2019-20 has filed a lawsuit on her daughter’s behalf against the Norwalk-La Mirada Unified School District. The complaint was filed Thursday in Los Angeles Superior Court against the district […]